Maria Weissman, Pmp®

MARIA WEISSMAN, PMP® Los Angeles, CA • - •-• LinkedIn Solution-oriented, client-driven professional with over eleven years of experience. PMP certified with a proven ability to effectively manage several projects at once, foster both operational consistency and growth, and initiate new processes efficiently. Achievements include leading projects that exceeded revenue targets by 210%, achieved 5-star customer satisfaction, and drove significant audience growth. SKILLS PROJECT MANAGEMENT ● Asana ● Collaboration ● Escalation Management ● Excel ● Google Workspace ● Jira ● Microsoft Suite ● Microsoft Word ● Miro ● Powerpoint ● Presentation ● Procurement ● Project Life Cycle ● Project Planning ● Quickbooks ● Risk Management ● Task Estimation ● Team Dynamics ● Trello CREATIVE ● Adobe Creative Cloud ● Adobe Photoshop ● Adobe XD ● Canva ● Copywriting ● Figma ● HTML (basic) ● Information Architecture ● Interaction Design ● Lucidchart ● Prototyping ● Responsive Web Design ● Squarespace ● Usability Studies ● User Research ● User Testing ● Visual Design ● Wireframing ● Writing MARKETING ● Ads (Facebook, Instagram, Google) ● Google Analytics ● Mailchimp AUDIO + VIDEO ● Final Cut Pro ● Garageband ● iMovie ● ProTools eLEARNING ● Adobe Captivate ● Articulate 360 ● Instructional Design ● Zoom PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Operations & Communications Project Manager | Collective Resilience July 2018- present, remote ● ● ● ● Oversee the planning, promotions, operations, budgets, marketing launches, and ongoing assessments for Collective Resilience Trauma-Informed Yoga & Somatics Trainings Manage customer service and operations, ensuring student retention and satisfaction by addressing areas of needed improvement based on feedback Managed multiple projects that have consistently earned five-star ratings from customers Spearheaded marketing initiatives that increased Instagram followers from approximately 100 to 1,781 and email list from approximately 100 to 2,000, achieving a substantial increase in online presence and audience engagement and reach ● ● ● ● ● ● Successfully led a recent project that exceeded the minimum required revenue by 210%, even after accounting for fees Advise and coach on identifying deliverables and aligning the team around Project plans Provide risk management plans and responses, status updates, and reusable documentation to streamline processes and keep the team on track Communicate cross-functionally and globally in multiple timezones to ensure the on-time completion of project deliverables Run the scholarship recipient selection process, ensuring access to historically marginalized individuals with a background in at-risk communities ​Conduct research for special projects and assist with website and promotional asset design Project Manager, Operations & Design Consultant | Freelance October 2016- present, Los Angeles, CA and remote ● ● ● ● Initiate, direct, and monitor projects for clients in industries such as Healthcare, Yoga, Wellness, Education, Entertainment, and Music Developed a program curriculum that led to a 120% increase in enrolled students and “Best of Pasadena” Music School Designation Led an organic multimedia marketing campaign that increased a client’s online following by 460% without paid ads Conducted comprehensive research and delivered audit support and monitoring to ensure client activities aligned with all legal and industry standards Compliance Specialist | C.T. Hellmuth & Associates (acquired by OneDigital Health & Benefits) March 2014- September 2016, Washington, DC ● ● ● ● Advised both internal healthcare brokers and human resource executives at client companies on a range of benefits compliance topics including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Sec. 125 Cafeteria Plans, FMLA, Medicare Part D, Federal and State Regulations, and Health Care Reform Conducted the HIPAA training for all new internal employees as the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and coached clients on remaining HIPAA compliant Ensured clients remain in compliance with state and Federal laws by preparing Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents, Open Enrollment Materials, sending out annual reminders, and presenting at compliance audit support meetings Helped clients budget by calculating and projecting potential fees Associate Director | UCSJ Human Rights NGO August 2012- September 2013, Washington, DC ● ● ● ● Managed office operations of UCSJ’s Washington, DC location, handling all incoming communications, including donations, bills, tax documents, emails, and phone calls Represented UCSJ in meetings and briefings throughout DC with institutions such as the U.S. State Department, congressional caucuses, embassies, and think tanks Launched and maintained official website, social media networks, and advertising campaigns Fostered continued mission support by drafting grant proposals, fundraiser mailings, and correspondences to government agencies, partner NGOs, donors, activists, and supporters PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP®), September 2023 Google Project Management Professional Certificate, April 2023, Online Google User Experience (UX) Design Professional Certificate, February 2023, Online The University of Illinois Instructional Design Foundations and Application, July 2021, Online EDUCATION The George Washington University B.A. International Affairs, Music, Class of 2013